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HomeMy WebLinkAbout45-Police Department OTY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNOL ACfION Date: March 20, 2008 Subject: Resolution of the Gty of San Bernardino formalizing a Red Light Camera Photo Enforcement System policy and authorizing an amendment to the Lease and Services Agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., to expand the existing Traffic Signal VIOlation System. r "- From: Michael A Billdt, QUef of Police Dept: Police Department M/CCDATE: April 7, 2008 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 5-4- 2006 5-4- 2006 Motion to set a public hearing for April 7, 2008 to formalize a Red Light Camera Photo Enforcement policy and authorize an amendment to the Lease and Services Agreement with Nestor Systems, Inc. \ Resolution No. 2005-107 - Contract with Nestor Traffic Systems Resolution No. 2005-107 A - Contract with Cal- Trans for State Signal Access 3-17-08 Recommended Motion: 1. C 2. 3. 4. dose the Public Hearing. Adopt Resolution. Authorize the addition of the following positions for FY 2008/09: One (1) Police Officer ($64,813 - 8 mos.) One (1) Community Service Officer Supervisor ($74,179 - 11 mos.) Direct the Human Resources Department to update Resolution # 97-244 (position Contro~ as part of adopting the FY 2008/09 General Fund budget to reflect this particular action. C;uu/~<A-f" ~ MICliAEL A BILLDT, CHIEF OF POllCE Contact person: Captain Theodis Henson Phone: 384-5609 Supporting data attached: Yes Staff Report/Resolution Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None Source: Finance c Council Notes: '1/1/DL Agenda Item No.l:JS" c ".- '- ,- "'- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Staff Report Subiect Resolution of the City of San Bernardino formalizing a Red Light Camera Photo Enforcement System policy and authorizing an amendment to the Lease and Services Agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., to expand the existing Traffic Signal Violation System. Backl!round On May 4, 2005, the Mayor and Common Council approved Resolution No. 2005-107, authorizing a Lease and Services Agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., for a Traffic Signal Violation System. The goal of this program is to improve our traffic safety program to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by red light violations. We do this by following the Federal Highway Administration's (FHA) suggestion to train against aggressive driving habits and inattention by using red light camera systems as a force multiplier to enforce red light laws. Exhibit A of the Lease specified that video monitoring systems would monitor a minimum of eight (8) approaches at the following four (4) intersections selected by mutual agreement of City and Nestor. Implementation was phased in starting with Waterman Avenue and Hospitality Lane according to the following matrix. A 30-day waming period and a series of press releases preceded the start of enforcement activities at each intersection. Location Start-Up Enforcement C;tations/Warn;ngs Date Date (un to 1/111008j Waterman Ave. and Hospitality Lane 7/1/2005 8/1/2005 13,279 40'n Street and Waterman Avenue 10/1/2006* 11/112006* 1,573 Highland Avenue and Arden Street 10/1/2006* 11/1/2006* 4,878 30'n Street and Waterman Avenue 12/20/2007* 1/20/2008* 215 Total Citations & Warnings 19,945 * These three intersections are controlled and maintained by the California Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans). Implementation of the video monitoring systems at these intersections was delayed due to concerns and revised safety demands raised by Cal-Trans. The Waterman Avenue and 30th Street implementation date was delayed the longest due to concerns by Cal- Trans about overhead high voltage electrical lines. Nestor Traffic Systems had to redesign their plans and re-submit several revised sets of plans to Cal- Trans to accommodate their concerns. The Red Light Camera Enforcement project has significantly reduced the number of injuries associated with collisions at the enforcement intersections as demonstrated in the following tables. This success can be attributed to the actual enforcement and the visual impact of the equipment in place at the intersections. '. c -- , '- c Hospita/itv and Waterman - Enforcement started 08-01-1005 Year Collisions Iniuries 2005 (Jan - Dee 05) 50 23 2006 (Jan - Dee 06) 25 11 2007 (Jan - Dee 07) 13 4 40TH Street and Waterman - Enforcement started 11-01-1006 Year Collisions Iniuries 2005 (Dee 04 - Dee 05) 23 13 2006 (Dee 05 - Nov 06) 24 14 2007 (Dee 06 - Nov 07) 13 4 Arden and HiJ!/J/and - Enforcement started 11-01-1006 Year Collisions lniuries 2005 (Dee 04 - Nov 05) 24 8 2006 (Dee 05 - Nov 06) 24 14 2007 (Dee 06 - Nov 07) 23 5 30TH Street and Waterman - Enforcement started 01-10-1008 Year Collisions lniuries 2005 (Jan 05 - Dee 05) 24 12 2006 (Jan 06 - Dee 06)* 14 2 2007 (Jan 07 - Dee 07\* 15 4 * While enforcement did not start at 30th and Waterman until 01-20-2008, enforcement signs were posted at the intersection during the summer of 2006 when construction started. The Police Department is recommending that the Traffic Signal Violation System be expanded by twenty-three (23) approaches at seven (7) intersections for a total of thirty-one (31) approaches at eleven (II) intersections. This recommendation is based on the reduction in traffic accidents caused by red light violations at the initial four intetsections. The expansion will improve traffic safety by further reducing the number of serious traffic accidents and the number of injuries caused by red light violations while increasing the public's awareness of red light intersection safety. The Department is recommending that the following seven (7) additional intersections be equipped with Traffic Signal Warning Systems: Location Univetsi Parkwa and Kendall Drive Ti ecanoe Ave and San Bernardino Ave Victoria Ave and Citrus Ave Waterman Ave and Hi hland Ave E Street and Oran e Show Road Mt Vernon Ave and 9' Street Ti ecanoe Ave and Harriman Ave Number 0 A roaches 4 - All directions 4 - All directions 2 - North and South 4 - All directions 4 - All directions 2 - North and South 3 - North, South, and East c r- \- .- L These intersections were selected based on the following criteria: L Volume of vehicle traffic. 2. Number of accidents and injuries caused by red light violations. 3. A one-day survey of red light violations conducted by Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. 4. The intersection's ability to expose a large number of motorists to this traffic safety too\. Nestor Traffic Systems will begin construction upon executing the amendment to the Lease and Sen.'ices Agreemellt. Construction will be completed in groups of two (last group would be 3 intersections), with all seven intersections completed within approximately 180 days. All seven intersections are controlled and maintained by the City; therefore, there will be no interaction with Cat-Trans. The additional seven intersections will spend the remainder of FY 2007/08 in the implementation phase. The actual and projected citations for FY 2007/08 through FY 2009/10 are as follows: FY07108 FY 08109 FY091lO Intersection GrouD Proiected Proiected Proiected Orillinal Four Intersections 13,182 14,268 14,268 Phase II Seven Intersections 41,600 49,200 Total Citations 13,182 55,868 63,468 The Police Department currently uses a police officer to perform 20 to 24 hours per week of Traffic Signal Violation System duties for the four operational intersections, These duties include viewing videos of violations and approving citations, showing violations to drivers, preparation for court, and court testimony. This commitment is projected to grow to a minimum of 80 hours per week to administer 11 intersections (4 Phase-I + 7 Phase-II). The additional hours for the Phase-II intersections include a second dedicated court day each week, based on projections from the San Bernardino County Superior Court. These duties can be performed by one police officer and one Community Service Officer III, each dedicated 100% of the time to the Traffic Signal Violation System program. The duties would be divided as follows: Community Service Traffic Signal Violation System Police Officer Officer Supervisor PrO/tram Duties Hours Hours Reviewinll violationslissuinll citations 22 0 Showinll videotaped violations to drivers 0 10 Preparation work for court 0 12 Court testimonv 16 8 Insnection of intersections 2 4 Administrative work 0 6 Total per classification 40 40 The Police Department is recommending that one (1) additional Community Service Officer Supervisor position be added to the department's Table of Organization as of August 1,2008 and one additional Police Officer position on November 1,2008. Without these additional positions c c c the Police Department would be forced to abandon the proposed expansion or further utilize existing patrol field resources, diminishing police visibility in the community and increasing response times. The California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5 (a) requires that the City of San Bernardino have a policy regarding the operation of a Red Light Camera Photo Enforcement System and the selection of locations. Additionally, the California Vehicle Code section 21455.6 (a) requires a city councilor county board of supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed use of an automated enforcement system authorized under Section 21455.5 prior to authorizing the city or county to enter into a contract for the use of the system. This expansion also formalizes the City of San Bernardino's existing policy regarding the operation of our Red Light Camera Photo Enforcement System in the Resolution. Financial Impact The FY 1007/08 adopted budget includes $391,200 for lease payments to Nestor Traffic Systems for the initial four intersections. There will not be any additional costs in FY 2007/08 associated with the expansion of the Red Light Camera program. Costs for FY 2008/09 and FY 2009/10 are as follows. Proiected Expenses FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Nestor lease payments including $1,949,560 $2,249,220 Seven new intersections (incremental) Police officer (AlB step- $64,813* $107,749 Salarv/Benefits) Community Service Officer $74,179** $84,817 Supervisor (Step 1 - Salary/ Benefits) Total eXDenses $2,088,552 $2,441,786 Court fines will cover both personnel cost and lease payments. * Police Officer position added as of 11/1/2008. ** CSO Supervisor position added as of 8/l!2008. The costs of the current and proposed contract amendment with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. are as follows: . For the existing four intersections, the fixed rate cost per-approach (one side of an intersection) for the eight existing approaches (2 at each of the four existing intersections) is $5,015.00 per month. These costs are valid for the five-year enforcement period at each intersection (starting on the original date of initial enforcement) and will be renegotiated for FY 2010/11. . For the additional seven intersections, the fixed rate cost per-approach for new sites will be $7,015.00 per month. Nestor Traffic Systems explains that this is the current basic approach cost. This cost includes any number of digital cameras necessary to properly capture left turn violations, right turn violations, and straight-through c ,- , '- c violations, plus all processing, court services, and violator services for the approach. Nestor no longer provides analog camera approaches (like our initial 8 approaches). This fixed price is valid for the entire five-year contractual enforcement period for each approach. Recommendations I. Close the Public Hearing. 1 Adopt Resolution. 3. Authorize the addition of the following positions for FY 2008/09: One (I) Police Officer ($64,813 - 8 mos.) One (I) Community Service Officer Supervisor ($74,179 - II mos.) 4. Direct the Human Resources Department to update Resolution # 97-244 (position O>ntroQ as part of adopting the FY 2008/09 General Fund budget to reflect this particular action.